Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"Oh!"

At the sound of the exclamation, I saw Xander turn his head to the side and cover his eyes with his hand.

Brandon stood up straight and said calmly, "Mr. Roulder, haven't you seen people in love before?"

Xander lowered his hand. "I've seen it before, but this is the first time I've seen it done so... intimately."

He turned to me. "Ms. Crown, you really live up to your reputation in the marketing department. You've developed a new style of affection."

I was speechless.

"Are you tired standing there? Others are." Brandon ended Xander's teasing.

Xander slapped his forehead. "Look at me, so shocked that I forgot the main event."

He moved aside and said, "Boss, please."

Boss?

I was startled and then saw a short, plump man with what looked like a seven-month 'pregnant belly' walk in.

Not knowing who this person was, I instinctively looked at Brandon.

his lips.

here!" Xander eagerly pulled out the chair at the

I remember that Xander had

began the introduction. "Boss, these are the two recruits. This is our Technical Engineering Director, Brandon Howell, and

was the

boss I had

in front of me did not match

his last name was Howell

who invested in Xander's company was

Wasn't it Brandon?

Stephen." Brandon had already

was still dazed, feeling like I had been hit with

called out to me. "Ms. Crown, stop being mesmerized by Mr.

I was speechless.

of me, who looked thirty in the face but

Madeline

know who you are. Please, have a seat!"

did match the demeanor of someone who would

since I found out the person who invested in Xander was a Howell, I had assumed the

assumptions, and the impact was

I felt